Selections from 2 Samuel 13-18 2 Samuel 18:33 The king was shaken. He went up to the...
Absalom’s name meant "son of peace," but his life was anything but that.
“We’ll have to be careful. From now on that’s what we’ll have to be—very careful.”
There is life on the other side of failure, even though that life may never be the same.
Recently, I quit my job of 11 years and became self-employed, using a combination of experiences from that and other jobs as well as the skills I’ve developed on the side to become...
When news of Uriah’s death reached David, he deceived himself into thinking he was beyond the reach of God’s judgment and the people’s disgust. So he took Bathsheba as his wife. He acted...
David chose to trust in his own power and mistrust God’s power. That choice endangered his very soul. He needed to be rescued from himself. But this mess was of his own making...
The people of Bayview, Virginia, lived in shacks, used outhouses, and hauled water from wells. Generation after generation stayed mired in grinding poverty. Then a longtime resident, Alice Coles...
Discover insights for work, leadership and governance in this commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.
The books of 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, and 1&2 Chronicles take a deep interest in work. Their predominant interest is in the...
The overarching interest of the books is the work of the king as Israel becomes a monarchy. They begin at a time...
After Saul's death, David is anointed king over the southern tribe of Judah, but not until much...
The Bible regards David as the model king of Israel, and the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles describe his many successes...
People in power have been covering up instances of sexual abuse for millennia, but the Bible boldly exposes examples of abuse against...
Most people feel uncomfortable in situations of conflict, so we tend to avoid facing conflict, whether at...
Governance and leadership issues touch all of life. When nations and organizations are governed well, people have an opportunity to thrive. When...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each...
